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What's your favourite quote?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Massey University has launched an annual competition and they want your help.

You have until December 18 to get your votes in for the new Quote of the year 2020.

The final top 10 contenders are:

"Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly."
The Buchanan family in a music video that went viral during lockdown.

"When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke."
Judith Collins on how people can tell whether she is joking or being factual
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"I am the orange face you can trust."
Orange-fronted parakeet requesting votes in Bird of the Year competition
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"There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today."
Dr Ashley Bloomfield at press conferences throughout the year
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"The Aussies can have Russell Crowe, but they can’t have our buzzy bee."
Simon Beattie when The Crown moved the NZ buzzy bee scene to Australia
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"Let it be known these tears are not for you."
Sara Qasem speaking to the Christchurch Mosque gunman in her victim impact statement
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"I did a little dance."
Jacinda Ardern when asked how she reacted when New Zealand had zero active cases of Covid 19
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"You're on mute."
Most New Zealanders on Zoom from March 2020 onwards
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"Put your jazz cabbage away people."
Hilary Barry on referendum results showing New Zealanders voted against legalising cannabis.

"It really highlights how three-ply soft we've become as a species."
Psychology Prof Marc Wilson on stockpiling toilet paper during lockdown
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What do you think of the finalists? Which quote would you handpick?

Go here to vote:
masseyuni.wufoo.com...

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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